KCRiverFest Announces Entertainment Lineup

June 15, 2009 - PRLog -- KCRiverFest aims to hit all the right notes with pop, rock, folk, jazz and country acts July 3 & 4.

Presented by KCTV/myKSMO and Friends of the River—Kansas City, the acclaimed festival returns to Richard Berkley Riverfront Park with a diverse lineup of bands and an 18-minute fireworks spectacular by internationally-renowned Zambelli Fireworks. This year, festival goers will also be treated to a “sneak preview” fireworks show on July 3rd at approximately 10 p.m.

On July 3rd, Kansas City legends Walkenhorst & Porter featuring Bob Walkenhorst formerly of the Rainmakers will play their rock and acoustic hits. KC native and award winning recording artist Julia Othmer will perform immediately prior to and right after the fireworks sneak preview.

Other July 3rd acts include local favorites June Bug and the Porch Lights; Blue Oyster Culture Club; Six to Midnight; and Red Eyed Bob. Chicago-based singer/songwriter Dan Coyle will also appear.

Headlining on July 4th will be the crowd-pleasing U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Band, returning this year as the lead-in to the fireworks show. Other July 4th acts include The John Joiner Band; VANDELSNOOK and Lance Combs and the Honky Tonk Posse. KCRiverFest favorite Bayley Kate will return this year, also.

On the Children’s Area Radio Disney stage, the Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Crew and 5 Star Jazz Band will entertain throughout both days. Tom Mancuso of Sit Means Sit Dog Training will also appear. As seen on Animal Planet, Mancuso will demonstrate the Sit Means Sit dog training method.

Complete schedules and detailed information about performers are online now at www.KCRiverFest.com. Regular priced adult tickets are $6 at the gate, but may be purchased online for $5 at www.KCRiverFest.com. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted online. Children age five and under are admitted free of charge. Only cash will be accepted at the gate.

Besides the variety of rock, pop, folk and country artists, the festival will also offer a wide variety of food and beverages. A children’s area will feature rides, inflatables and entertainment on the Radio Disney Stage. The U.S. Army will have numerous attractions on-site to entertain and inform festival goers.

Recognized by Special Event Magazine as a 2008 finalist for Best Fair/Festival, KCRiverFest is in its fifth year of celebrating America’s Independence, Kansas City style. Last year’s event attracted 35,000 attendees.

Community groups and individuals may volunteer at KCRiverFest. More information and volunteer applications are available at www.KCRiverFest.com or by calling 816.960.3400.

A special package deal will be offered by the Downtown Marriott. This includes a room with a panoramic view of the fireworks and tickets to the festival. A link to the special hotel package for KCRiverFest visitors is posted on www.KCRiverFest.com.

Sponsors include KCTV/myKSMO, the United States Army, the Port Authority of Kansas City, Wilks Broadcasting (Q104, KFKF 94.1), Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, Burns & McDonnell, Time Warner Cable, Cumulus Radio (101 the Fox, 105.21 Jack FM, 95.7 The Vibe, 94.9 KCMO, KCMO 710 and Magic 107.3), Tonic, Radio Disney (KPHN AM 1190), DST Systems, TranSystems, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, Paseo Corridor Constructors, Sprint, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Central States Brewing Co., King Hershey P.C., HNTB, Konrady’s Lawn and Landscaping, James B. Nutter and Co., Lockton Insurance, Liberty RV, Tetra Tech, BNSF, Capitol Federal, Missouri Bank, Hertz, Corporate Branding, Taliaferro & Browne and EventPros, Inc.

KCRiverFest is produced by EventPros, Inc., Kansas City’s creative meeting, event and communications resource. Visit EventPros on the web at www.EventProsInc.com.

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